Chennai Police Commissioner Viswanathan, speaking to reporters here, said there are a number of guidelines, besides Supreme Court directions, vis-a-vis arrests are in place
“Assault and torture (of the arrested) should not be done. As far as the Greater Chennai Police or the state police is concerned, we have reiterated that even language that could hurt someone should not be used,” he added .
“Beating up is wrong, unlawful. We have been insisting this to all officials, personnel and police stations,” he added.
P Jayaraj and his son Fennix, arrested for ‘violating’ lockdown norms over business hours of their cellphone shop, died at a hospital in Kovilpatti on June 23, with the relatives alleging that they were severely thrashed at the Sathankulam police station by police personnel earlier.
The incident had triggered a furore not just state but across India , leading to the suspension of five policemen, including two sub-inspectors and a Inspector
Civil society members and activists, political parties and celebrities have demanded justice for the death of the father-son duo.
The Film director of Singam I , II , III director Hari expressed concern over the Tuticorin deaths. Known for his fast-paced action thrillers, Hari had churned out blockbuster cop stories ‘Singam’ and ‘Saamy,’ starring Surya and Vikram respectively in titular roles, following them up with sequels.
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“The excesses of a few personnel in the department has maligned the entire force. I really regret making five films glorifying the police,” he said in the statement.
Meanwhile, Makkal Needhi Maiam founder-president Kamal Haasan also sought justice for the father-son duo.
In a statement, he said while financial assistance announced by the government was needed, however, the government should not stop with it. He called for a detailed probe into the matter, saying all concerned should be punished for their role in the incident.
A weak time after death of father and son , BJP Tamil Nadu unit president L Murugan has said “the Sathankulam incident is a blot on the Tamil Nadu police,” he said and added that action against the culprits was the need of the hour. He extended the BJP’s support to the grieving family to get justice.
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